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At least one dead, children among wounded in Russian attack on Poltava Oblast

Rescuers work at the site of the Russian attack in the Poltava district
Rescuers work at the site of the Russian attack in the Poltava districtState Emergency Service

Russian troops attacked the Poltava district late on Monday, according to regional governor Vitaliy Diakivnych.

In the evening, the aggressor attacked Poltava Oblast with drones. In the Poltava district, falling drone debris was recorded, damaging an apartment building.

Rescuers reported that the ceiling on the top floor of the high-rise was destroyed. People were evacuated from the building and the injured were handed over to medics.

Preliminary reported indicate one person was killed. Four others were injured, including two children. In particular, an 11-year-old boy was hospitalized.

A hit was also recorded on an industrial infrastructure facility and on open territory. The resulting fires have been extinguished. A total of 63 rescuers and 14 units of State Emergency Service equipment were involved in the response.